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   From: dave@davenoise.co.uk   
      
   In article ,   
      Jerry  wrote:   
   > In a perfect world even "wire nuts" would be OK... But once again   
   > Plowman misses the point, one can't -without tampering with the   
   > panel and breakers- over load a radial circuit or appliance lead,   
   > the same is not true of spurs or appliance lead off a ring   
   > circuits.   
      
   Wire nuts were banned in the UK for very good reasons. Perhaps you'd   
   explain why that ban was/is wrong?   
      
   And you can very easily overload 'an appliance lead' on a radial circuit,   
   unless it is rated at the same as the radial protection. Which it almost   
   never will be. That is one great benefit of the UK final ring circuit -   
   appliance leads are fused at the plug, and must be capable of blowing that   
   13 amp fuse under fault conditions. Of course idiots who play with   
   electricity without understanding the basics can cause havoc. You've   
   proved that one.   
      
   > : It's quite simple, Jerry. Those who don't understand how things   
   > work   
   > : should leave well alone. And pay someone who does to do any   
   > work needed.   
      
   > Indeed, *you* should stick to twiddling your knob(s) Mr Plowman   
   > and pay someone to do any electrical work!   
      
   But I understand the basics. And am capable of following the regs. They   
   can be bought in nice large print with coloured pictures for those who   
   have difficulty reading.   
      
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